🪂 Defying Gravity and Age at 104

PLUS: The Best Apple Walnut Salad Recipe

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Live Well Now
October 31, 2023

Welcome To The Fastest Growing Women’s Empowerment Newsletter!

Today On the Menu:

👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Juliette Low

🍎 The Health Corner: The Best Apple Walnut Salad (Prep Time: 20 Mins)

đź’Ş Motivation: Defying Gravity and Age: Dorothy Hoffner's Skydiving Triumph at 104

PLUS: This Week’s Giveaway

Read Time: 3 Mins

On This Day In Women’s History:

October 31, 1860: Juliette Low was born.

Juliette Low, founder and first president of the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

🪂 Defying Gravity and Age: Dorothy Hoffner's Skydiving Triumph at 104

Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old Chicago resident, is vying to secure a place in the Guinness World Records as the oldest skydiver. She made a tandem jump at Skydive Chicago, defying her age and leaving her walker behind.

"Age is just a number," Hoffner declared, unfazed, upon landing at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois, approximately 85 miles southwest of Chicago.

The current record for the oldest skydiver stands at 103 years old, set by Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson from Sweden in May 2022. However, Skydive Chicago is diligently working to have Hoffner's jump officially recognized as a new record.

Hoffner's skydiving journey began at the age of 100. On this recent adventure, she showed incredible determination by leaving her walker behind, climbing the steps to the plane, and taking the leap. With her instructor by her side, Hoffner boldly led the jump from 13,500 feet.

Her seven-minute dive, complete with a graceful landing, was met with cheers and applause. Upon touching down, Hoffner reflected on the experience, expressing her delight and the wonderful feeling of being up in the sky.

Dorothy Hoffner, who recently left us, will forever be remembered for her fearless spirit and unyielding determination. Her remarkable skydiving accomplishment serves as a lasting reminder that our age should never limit the pursuit of our dreams. In her honor, we celebrate the legacy of a woman who defied convention and proved that life's most extraordinary moments are not bound by the constraints of time.

Until tomorrow,

Emma, Live Well Now Team

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It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.”

- Lena Horne

THE BEST APPLE WALNUT SALAD 

đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | Low Calorie

You Will Need:

BALSAMIC DRESSING

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (see note)

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard

ÂĽ teaspoon fine sea salt

SALAD

6 cups mixed greens

1 medium apple , thinly sliced

¼ red onion , thinly sliced (about ½ cup)

½ cup raw walnuts , roughly chopped

ÂĽ cup feta cheese , crumbled (optional)

Directions:

1. To prepare the balsamic vinaigrette, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk well, until the dressing looks thicker, then set it aside.

2. To assemble the salad, add the mixed greens to a large serving plate and top it with the sliced apples and red onion. Then sprinkle on the walnuts and feta, if using.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. You might not use all of the dressing right away, but I like to serve the extra on the side in case guests would like to add more. Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken when chilled, so run the jar under warm running tap water to thin it out again.

Cook Time: 20mins | Servings: 6

Calories: 210 cals | 3g Protein | 14g Carbs | 17g Fat

THIS WEEK’S GIVEAWAY

This week we will be gifting a $25 Starbucks Gift Card to one of our readers. To qualify, all you need to do is stay engaged as a dedicated reader.

It’s as simple as that! The lucky winner for this week’s prize will be announced and contacted on Friday.

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Empowering Women Over 40 since 2020